Cathy Akens

Students hesitant to reach out for help even with initiative

Despite a campus initiative to promote and encourage a culture of care, students are still hesitant to reach out for help, university officials said.

Student dies after collapsing on basketball court

On Friday, Feb. 17, Marc Altidor, senior biological sciences major, collapsed while playing basketball at the Wellness and Recreation Center on the Modesto Maidique Campus. After being transported to a hospital, Altidor died.

Dean of Students Addresses Panthers Care

From Cathy Akens, Dean of Students The Dean of Students Office, in the Division of Student Affairs, creates a culture of care for students, their families, faculty and staff by providing proactive education consultation, resources and response to distressed students or students in crisis. The Dean of Students will provide a monthly column in the […]

Dorm cleaning service: Innovative or illegitimate?

Dorm Detailers is a student-run dorm cleaning operation that the University is figuring out how to regulate.
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